Butter Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the chicken to a bowl with all the marinade ingredients. Mix well.
  2. 2Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight.
  3. 3Heat 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Cook the chicken until golden.
  5. 5Remove the chicken and set aside.
  6. 6In the same pan, add 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  7. 7Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 mins.
  8. 8Add the garlic, ginger, and sauce spices.
  9. 9Stir and cook for 1–2 mins.
  10. 10Add the passata and cashews if using.
  11. 11Gently simmer for 5 mins.
  12. 12Stir in the cream.
  13. 13Using a handheld blender or transferring to a blender, carefully blend the sauce.
  14. 14Optionally add hot water to adjust consistency.
  15. 15Add the blended sauce back to the pan along with the reserved chicken.
  16. 16Keep the heat low and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  17. 17Add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter.
  18. 18Finish with a squeeze of lime and lots of cilantro.
  19. 19While the butter chicken simmers, you can make a simple homemade naan to go with it and then brush with a quick garlic or butter.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 tbsp red chili powder (Kashmiri if you have it)
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger paste
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 large or small yellow onions, finely diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger paste
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp red chili powder (Kashmiri if you have)
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1.25 cups passata (tomato sauce)
  • 1 cup heavy cream, room temp (add more if you like it extra creamy)
  • 25 cashews (optional, but very good)
  • 0.25 cup hot water, optional for thinning
  • lime wedges
  • fresh cilantro
  • Basmati rice
  • Warm naan

Equipment

panhandheld blenderblender

Tips

  • Layering the flavor with each step is important, especially with a solid pan.
  • Having a solid pan really matters.
  • Stainless steel pans are recommended as they are non-toxic and built to last.

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